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News > Cray selects ASSET's ScanWorks® platform for embedded diagnostics in next-generation supercomputers.
Cray selects ASSET's ScanWorks® platform for embedded diagnostics in next-generation supercomputers.
9/7/2009 -
 Supercomputer leader Cray Inc. has selected ASSET® InterTech's ScanWorks® platform for embedded instrumentation as the basis for embedded test solutions critical to Cray's next-generation supercomputers. ASSET (www.asset-intertech.com) is the leading supplier of open tools for embedded instrumentation for design validation, test and debug. Cray will collaborate with ASSET and ASSET will deliver embedded test logic intellectual property (IP) that will support high-reliability and remote diagnostics in Cray's supercomputers.
"ASSET's ScanWorks platform provides a rich set of functionality for embedded diagnostics," said Peg Williams, senior vice president of research and development at Cray. "ScanWorks-based solutions will enable Cray's next-generation product development to maintain a focus on quality and reliability, while continuing to push the envelope in scalability. This is a real differentiator for Cray's next-generation supercomputers and we believe it will give us a competitive advantage in the marketplace."
ScanWorks embedded IP provides fault isolation in high-availability, mission-critical systems in the computer, telecom, military and aerospace, and storage markets. Its capabilities include single and multi-processor bring-up, remote test, kernel dump, hung system debug, and breakpoints. This functionality can be critical for installation and commissioning, local and remote testing and programming, and reducing "No Trouble Found" (NTF) reports from the field.
"We are very excited about working with Cray and delivering the embedded test and diagnostic IP that will retain the leadership position its supercomputers have achieved in the marketplace," said Alan Sguigna, ASSET's vice president of sales and marketing. "Cray's commitment to reliability shows why the company has consistently led the supercomputer market segment.
ScanWorks® - The Embedded Instrumentation Platform
ASSET, through its ScanWorks platform, is applying the experience it has gained from two decades as a leading supplier of boundary-scan test tools to the development of open embedded instrumentation tools. The boundary-scan infrastructure that is embedded into chips and circuit boards is one of several technologies that can form the basis for an embedded instrumentation toolset. In recent years, ASSET has significantly enhanced its ScanWorks® platform with embedded instrumentation capabilities such as processor-controlled test (PCT) and tools for Intel® IBIST (Interconnect Built-In Self Test), an embedded instrumentation technology that Intel® and other companies are embedding into next-generation chips and chipsets.
About Logic Technology:
Founded in 1993, headquartered in Panningen The Netherlands, Logic Technology has become a leader in Europe's embedded market. Our unique combination of high-quality products, support and consultancy services is most appreciated by embedded developers. It's this All-Inclusive concept, that enables developers to focus on their own key tasks!
Our product offering includes off-the-shelf CPU Modules and Embedded Software components, such as Real Time Operating Systems, BIOS, EFI Framework solutions, main memory databases, Flash management software, and embedded TCP/IP. Our Test and Debug Tools specialist offer products such as I.D.E., In-Circuit-Emulators, JTAG Run Control, Debuggers, Compilers, and Performance Analyzers. These time saving products are then complemented by our strong focus on technical support, (in depth) Technology Courses, Training and Consultancy Services.
 About ASSET InterTech:
ASSET InterTech provides open tools for embedded instrumentation to engineers doing design validation, test and debug. The ScanWorks platform provides automation, access and analysis tools in one environment to achieve this goal.
ASSET InterTech is committed to evolving the boundary-scan standard and increasing customer satisfaction with the ScanWorks Platform.
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